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gaiter

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gaiter /ˈɡādər, ˈɡeɪdər /
▸ noun (usually gaiters) a garment similar to leggings, worn to cover or protect the ankle and lower leg:
gaiters to keep snow out of your boots.
▪ a lower leg covering, buttoned up the side and worn as part of the traditional costume of an Anglican bishop.
▪ mainly US a shoe or overshoe extending to the ankle or above.
– DERIVATIVES
gaitered /ˈɡādərd, ˈɡeɪdərd / adjective
– ORIGIN early 18th century : from French guêtre, probably of Germanic origin and related to wrist.